New Hire Spotlight: Mike Kramer, Fire Protection Technician

As the grandson of a retired firefighter and inspector, Mike Kramer was always intrigued by fire protection. He didn’t anticipate getting into the industry, but after studying business management at the University of Toledo,…

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Fire Prevention Week 2021: October 3-9! Learn the Sounds of Safety

Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, the annual Fire Prevention Week is upon us. It’s the longest-running public health acknowledgement in the U.S., proclaimed a national observance by President Calvin…

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New Hire Spotlight: Michael Zellers, P.E. — Fire Protection Engineer

Michael Zellers with his wife and daughter Joining a volunteer fire department sparked Michael Zellers’ initial interest in fire protection. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in…

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New Hire Spotlight: Ryan Tracy — Property Loss Control Consultant

Ryan Tracy enjoying the beauty of Crested Butte, Colorado When Ryan Tracy graduated from Penn State with a degree in mechanical engineering, he didn’t know of any classmates pursuing fire protection or property loss control.…

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Harrington Group Celebrates 35 Years of Success with a Fresh New Look!

Jeff Harrington found his way to fire protection in college. After randomly choosing a project posted on a campus bulletin board at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he ended up minoring in fire protection engineering, which…

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New Hire Spotlight: Alyssa Burroughs – Draw Team Coordinator

Alyssa Burroughs When Alyssa Burroughs was a student in the building systems engineering program at Ranken Technical College, her curriculum included courses in all manner of engineering disciplines, including electrical,…

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New Hire Spotlight: Mohammed Alam – Industrial Process Safety Consultant

Mo and Emmi As Harrington Group continues to grow, so does our range of expertise. This summer, Mohammed Alam joined the team with a background in industrial process safety engineering.  Originally from Bangladesh, Mohammed…

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New Hire Spotlight: John Dreher – Fire Protection Consultant

John Dreher and his dog Ryker John Dreher was first exposed to fire protection after graduating from college. While pursuing a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, he interned in the MEP industry. After…

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New Hire Spotlight: Ying Zou, P.E. – Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Ying Zou Ying Zou wanted to be a firefighter. But opportunities for that career path were limited when she was growing up in China, so she studied mechanical engineering at Jilin University in Changchun. It wasn’t until she…

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New Hire Spotlight: Zach Ataiyan, PE – Fire Protection Engineer

Zach Ataiyan and Family For Zach Ataiyan, fire protection runs in the family. The son of a civil-turned-fire-protection engineer, Zach studied mechanical engineering at South Dakota State University before completing a Master…

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New Hire Spotlight: Eric Okurowski, P.E. – Fire Protection Engineer

Eric Okurowski Eric Okurowski was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland when he was introduced to fire protection. He looked into the well-known program after learning about it from his fellow students, and…

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New Hire Spotlight: Courtney Beyer – Project Coordinator

Courtney Beyer is Harrington Group’s newest Project Coordinator, but she’s certainly not new to this type of work. The New Jersey native spent the last 18 years in a similar position for an HVAC company, facilitating complex…

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New Hire Spotlight: Matt Allen, PE – Fire Protection Engineer

Matt Allen with his wife, Molly When Matt Allen enrolled as a freshman at Oklahoma State University, his plan was to study civil engineering — then an entry-level orientation course introduced him to fire protection. “I soon…

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New Hire Spotlight: Erik Hahne – Fire Protection Consultant

As Harrington Group, Inc. continues to grow, Erik Hahne is eager to contribute to that growth.  With a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and four…

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HGI Announces the Retirement of our Founder and CEO, Jeff Harrington

Kind. Generous. Honest. Supportive. Respectful. These are just a handful of adjectives that Jeff Harrington’s colleagues and peers use to describe him as a leader, as an engineer…

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